How does Workday differentiate between dimensions and values?

In Workday, the concept of dimensions and values is fundamental in categorizing and managing data effectively. Dimensions represent the categories or attributes that provide context to the data, whereas values are the specific entries or responses within those dimensions.

When stating that dimensions are "AND" and values are "OR," it highlights the relationship between these two elements. Dimensions are used to filter or segment data sets, for example, by department, location, or project. When you use dimensions, you are essentially narrowing the focus and creating a specific context, which corresponds to the "AND" relationship, meaning all specified conditions must be satisfied within that dimension.

On the other hand, values fall under those dimensions and represent individual data points. Using "OR" to describe values indicates that within a given dimension, you can have multiple values, and meeting any of these value conditions is enough to include data in the results.

This understanding of how dimensions and values interact is critical for effective reporting and analysis in Workday, as it allows users to build comprehensive datasets based on their specific needs. Hence, the classification of dimensions as "AND" and values as "OR" accurately reflects their roles in data categorization.